Join Our Team as a Product Development Engineer at Johnson Electric!
Location: Mississauga, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $79,000.00 to $84,000.00 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
As our next Product Development Engineer , you’ll be at the forefront of developing and improving new and existing product lines from early engineering development through successful production launch. Your expertise in product development, process engineering, APQP, automotive manufacturing, and continuous improvement will be essential in delivering robust products and processes while meeting customer, quality, and operational requirements.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide technical engineering support to cross-functional teams throughout the organization
Champion APQP activities and maintain master timelines for new and modified product development programs
Participate in internal and customer design reviews covering products and manufacturing processes
Coordinate the manufacture, evaluation, and approval of prototype and pre-production components
Support the identification and selection of special product and process characteristics
Communicate with customers on technical topics and support the resolution of product and process concerns
Facilitate cross-functional activities involving goal setting, problem-solving, and project timeline management
Participate in corrective and preventive action implementation
Conduct and lead manufacturing capacity analysis studies
Plan and execute engineering trials and analyze resulting data
Establish new manufacturing parameters and process conditions based on trial results
Develop test methods and conduct experiments to evaluate proposed product and process changes
Translate engineering findings into practical recommendations for production implementation
Transfer technical knowledge gained during pre-production and product-approval stages to Production teams during and after launches
Provide technical guidance to department team members and support daily engineering priorities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, productivity, and waste reduction
Create and implement new procedures and provide written and verbal instructions to Production personnel
Develop and maintain APQP documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and process-specific documentation
Review and approve product documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
Support Production with troubleshooting of manufacturing processes and product concerns
Provide engineering support across multiple product lines as required
Ensure compliance with applicable Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001
Perform other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Degree or diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
Practical understanding of product and process development activities
Knowledge of APQP and automotive product-launch processes
Ability to develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and technical documentation
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
Experience collecting and analyzing manufacturing trial and process data
Working knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting and design tools
Strong computer skills
Hands-on technical approach with willingness to work closely with manufacturing operations
Excellent organizational and…